Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in an environment that values and respects their individual needs and abilities. For children with disabilities, participating in mainstream schooling means more than just learning; it also represents...
Dangerous sexual challenges like the “Sex roulette” and the rise of rates of unprotected sex represent a serious threat to adolescents’ health and well-being. However, young people ask for sexuality education and if they cannot find it at school or within the family...
Malnutrition is a critical issue in Pakistan, especially among children (ANII, 2024). Recent reports highlight the highest documented rates of malnutrition to ever be recorded in the country. The situation is a complex crisis, with several factors contributing to...
The Sahrawi refugee crisis, one of the world’s longest-lasting humanitarian emergencies, continues to this day, with no resolution in sight. Thousands of Sahrawi children grow up in refugee camps, deprived of fundamental rights such as access to quality education,...
Haiti is going through an unprecedented food crisis, exacerbated by persistent political instability and the predominance of gangs. As the famine worsens, it is children who are paying the heaviest price, suffering the direct consequences of this alarming situation....
As technology rapidly evolves,social media has become deeply embedded in the lives of children and adolescents in Switzerland. Apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok are central to how young people socialize, explore interests, express themselves, and access...
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is a catastrophic consequence of ongoing conflict and foreign intervention, leaving millions in desperate need of aid. Since the civil war erupted in 2014 and intensified with the Saudi-led intervention in 2015, over 377,000 people...
Girls living with an autism spectrum disorder throughout the United States of America are being overlooked and misdiagnosed. Autism has historically focused exclusively on young white boys. This inadequate research and testing leave girls and girls of colour in...
In France, the number of incarcerated minors has sharply increased in recent years. In addition to the worrying rise in convictions, conditions for imprisoned minors do not always respect the specific needs of adolescents. The deprivation of children’s freedom must be...
With the increased use of assisted human reproduction, anonymous gamete donation presents a growing concern for donor-conceived children. Historically, donor-conceived children have been left with minimal protectionfor their physical and mental wellbeing. It is...